Roger is curious to know the total weight of all four sandwich fillings he bought. He
weighs it twice, once using ounces and once using grams. If 16 ounces = 1 pound
and 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram, will the total weight of the sandwich fillings be a
greater number of ounces or a greater number of grams? Explain your answer.
The fillings are:
• 1.5 kilograms of turkey
• 1.25 kilograms of beef
• 2.25 pounds of cheese
To compare the total weight in ounces and grams, we need to convert all the weights to the same unit.
First, let's convert the weight of the turkey from kilograms to grams:
1.5 kilograms * 1000 grams/kilogram = 1500 grams
Next, let's convert the weight of the beef from kilograms to grams:
1.25 kilograms * 1000 grams/kilogram = 1250 grams
Finally, let's convert the weight of the cheese from pounds to ounces:
2.25 pounds * 16 ounces/pound = 36 ounces
Now, we can add up the weights in ounces and grams:
Total weight in ounces: 36 ounces
Total weight in grams: 1500 grams + 1250 grams = 2750 grams
Since 2750 grams is greater than 36 ounces, the total weight of the sandwich fillings is a greater number of grams.
And you're sure, right?
Yes, I am sure. The calculations are correct, and based on the given weights, the total weight in grams (2750 grams) is greater than the total weight in ounces (36 ounces).
Okay thanks! I have another question
You're welcome! Please feel free to ask your next question, and I'll be happy to help.
Okay.
So the cost of my board game is $12.50. If there is a 6% sales tax rate, would the total product be $13.25?
To calculate the total cost of the board game with sales tax, you need to add the sales tax amount to the original price.
First, let's calculate the sales tax amount:
Sales tax amount = 6% * $12.50
Sales tax amount = 0.06 * $12.50
Sales tax amount = $0.75
Now, let's add the sales tax amount to the original price:
Total cost = $12.50 + $0.75
Total cost = $13.25
So, yes, the total cost of the board game with the 6% sales tax would be $13.25.